Regional Chief Engineer - Large Gas Engines

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Regional Chief Engineer to lead all technical aspects of base engine design, with focus on NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and emissions. You will drive cross-functional teams, present to executive leadership, and oversee the complete development and validation plan across project phases.

Responsibilities include approving technical decisions, coordinating schedule and documentation, and leading continuous improvement to meet program objectives and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years propulsion system engineering or calibration experience.
• Experience with phased gated product development.
• Ability to present to executive leadership.
• Strong cross-functional team management and communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of base engine design to meet customer requirements, objectives and quality targets.
• Oversee base engine development, NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and emissions.
• Summarize technical inputs for recommendations and executive leadership presentations.
• Approve technical decisions, timing, CNs, bulletins, engine build books and service manuals.
• Lead global cross-functional teams and root-cause analysis to implement robust solutions.
• Mentor DSEs, TMs, Release Engineers and designers within the engine team.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier resourcing risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to all project commitments.

Skills

Propulsion eng

Executive comms

Cross‑functional leadership

Multi‑tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

The Regional Chief Engineer is responsible for leading all technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. Scope of work includes base engine design and development, NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and engine emissions. Responsibilities of the Global Chief Engineer will be:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Main approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN's), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and overall execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within organization for all engine related issues for assigned projects
• Lead global cross functional teams from various department with expertise in various technical domains thru root cause analysis of issues and implementation of robust solutions
• Lead Design System Engineers (DSE's), Technical Managers (TM's), Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers within the engine team in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives including supplier resourcing risk assessments
• Accountable to ensure adherence for successfully achieving all project commitments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 years of propulsion system related engineering and/or calibration experience
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and prepare presentations for executive leadership
• Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering
• 10 years+ of propulsion system related engineering and/or program management experience

The Regional Chief Engineer is responsible for leading all technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. Scope of work includes base engine design and development, NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and engine emissions. Responsibilities of the Global Chief Engineer will be:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Main approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN's), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and overall execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within organization for all engine related issues for assigned projects
• Lead global cross functional teams from various department with expertise in various technical domains thru root cause analysis of issues and implementation of robust solutions
• Lead Design System Engineers (DSE's), Technical Managers (TM's), Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers within the engine team in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives including supplier resourcing risk assessments
• Accountable to ensure adherence for successfully achieving all project commitments

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.